Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

HAZELNUTS, CHOPPED

Description:

Hazelnuts are also called Filberts and are grown in clusters on the Hazel Tree in temperate zones around the world.  The Hazelnut has a fuzzy outer husk that opens when ripe exposing a smooth hard shell.  Hazelnuts can be round and spherical or oblong and pointy in shape.  Predominately used in baking, dairy and confections industries, Hazelnuts provide high quality monounsaturated fats.  Hazelnuts have a bitter brown paper-thin skin that is usually removed before eating.  Reddish brown to dark brown in color with a cream to tan colored interior, Hazelnuts flavor is mild, yet richly sweet with a woodsy nutty flavor. Roasting, chopping and grinding increases the volatile flavors of this hearty nut.  Compatible with a wide variety of foods, the Hazelnut may be substituted for any other nut in a recipe.  Rich in Vitamins B, C and E, Hazelnuts are a great source of protein.  Our Hazelnuts are chopped for your convenience.

Suggested Use:

Tasty and nutritious, Hazelnuts may be used in confectionary products, desserts, breads, stuffing, and breaders.  Substitute in any recipe using nuts.  Hazelnuts woodsy, nutty flavor enhances any savory dish calling for nuts.  Try making a Hazelnut Tart or use Hazelnuts with cranberry-pecan stuffing, or for a delicious entree use Hazelnuts for nut crusted pork tenderloin or turkey filbert casserole.  Hazelnuts are delicious paired with wild rice and cherries.